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Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)
Adult Size25 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo only
Showing 625 - 648 of 735 Tank Mates

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Snakehead Fighter

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Betta channoides

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Snowball Shrimp

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSnowball Shrimp: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chindongo socolofi

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Sorong Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia fredericki

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSorong Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Sparkling Gourami

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Trichopsis pumila

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSparkling Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Spot Pangasius

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pangasius larnaudii

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSpot Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Tanganicodus irsacae

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSpotfin Goby Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Spotted Gar

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Lepisosteus oculatus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSpotted Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Spotted Headstander

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chilodus punctatus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Gastromyzon punctulatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSpotted Hillstream Loach: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Spotted Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Glossolepis maculosus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSpotted Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chaetostoma milesi

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Apistogramma steindachneri

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Sterba's Corydoras

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Corydoras sterbai

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Striped Raphael Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Platydoras armatulus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Stripefin Eartheater

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveStripefin Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Sturgeon Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Platystomatichthys sturio

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSturgeon Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Otopharynx lithobates

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Sumo Loach

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Schistura balteata

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSumo Loach: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Sunset Hap

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Dimidiochromis strigatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSunset Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Xiphophorus variatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Swordtail

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Xiphophorus hellerii

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveSwordtail: Mostly Peaceful